把柄

• 拼音: bǎ bǐng
• 汉字拆解: 把 = 扌(hand) + 巴 (phonetic); 柄 = 木 (wood) + 丙 (phonetic), meaning handle

含义

Handle; leverage; something that can be used against someone.

Literally means a handle or grip. Figuratively refers to evidence or information that can be used to control, blackmail, or criticize someone. In modern usage, the figurative meaning is more common.

例句

1. 他做事太谨慎了，根本不给人留下任何把柄。
2. 竞争对手一直想抓住我们的把柄，但始终没找到机会。
3. 那件事成了他的把柄，被人拿来威胁了好多年。

用法指南

语境: everyday, professional

语气: cautious

正确说法

• 别让人抓住把柄。(Don't let anyone get leverage on you.)
• 他手上有你的把柄。(He has something on you.)

错误说法

• 把门把手说成'把柄' (Don't call a door handle 把柄 — use 把手 for physical handles in everyday contexts)

起源与历史

把 (to hold) + 柄 (handle). Originally the handle of a tool; extended to mean something graspable that can be used against someone.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal